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Credit to Author: Microsoft Threat Intelligence| Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Microsoft has uncovered a supply chain attack by the threat actor Diamond Sleet (ZINC) involving a malicious variant of an application developed by CyberLink Corp. This malicious file is a legitimate CyberLink application installer that has been modified to include malicious code that downloads, decrypts, and loads a second-stage payload. The file, which was signed using a valid certificate issued to CyberLink Corp., is hosted on legitimate update infrastructure owned by the organization.

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Credit to Author: Vasu Jakkal| Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000

The new era of AI is here. At Microsoft Ignite, we will be announcing new cybersecurity capabilities to help you thrive in this new age. Explore our big announcements.

The post Microsoft unveils expansion of AI for security and security for AI at Microsoft Ignite appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

Credit to Author: Andrew Conway| Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

In our preview of Microsoft Security Copilot, research data shows customers can save up to 40 percent of their security analysts’ time on foundational tasks and increase efficiency up to and above 60 percent.

The post Insights from Microsoft Security Copilot early adopters appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

Credit to Author: Jessica Afeku| Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Join us for Microsoft Ignite for insights on how to embrace the era of AI confidently with protection for people, data, devices, and apps that extends across clouds and platforms. Register for the virtual event, taking place from November 15 to 16, 2023.

The post Digital security sessions at Microsoft Ignite to prepare you for the era of AI appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

Credit to Author: Alex Weinert| Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

To help our customers be secure by default, we’re rolling out Microsoft managed Conditional Access policies that will automatically protect tenants.

The post Automatic Conditional Access policies in Microsoft Entra streamline identity protection appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

Credit to Author: Charlie Bell| Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

​Today Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President Brad Smith shared insight on the global cybersecurity landscape and introduced our Secure Future Initiative. These engineering advances counter current digital threats, such as cyberattacks on identity systems. Read more about this initiative’s strategy and objectives.

The post Announcing Microsoft Secure Future Initiative to advance security engineering appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

Credit to Author: Michal Braverman-Blumenstyk| Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Thanks to our extensive experience in quantum engineering and expertise as a service and security provider, we can serve as a trusted partner to navigate this process across industry and government. 

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